Author Archives: yourphariseefriend

Mourners of Zion

Posted on July 20, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Mourners of Zion The three weeks; from the 17th of Tammuz until the 9th of Av, were designated by the spiritual leadership of Eternal Israel as a time of mourning for the destruction of the Temple. The fact is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Judaism | 31 Comments

Response to Line of Fire 10

Posted on July 8, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Response to The Line of Fire 10 On the July 7 2011 segment of Dr. Brown’s radio show: “The Line of Fire” he addressed several video clips by Rabbi Eli Cohen ( http://www.lineoffireradio.com/2011/07/07/dr-brown-answers-the-rabbis-part-3-and-an-interview-with-david-bruckner-of-jews-for-jesus/#comments ). In this article we will address … Continue reading →

Posted in Response to Dr. Brown Line of Fire | 66 Comments

Explaining Judaism to a Teenager

Posted on July 7, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Explaining Judaism to a Teenager I don’t have to tell you that teenagers ask questions.  – How do you answer them? There is only one way to do it: Honestly. So when your teenager asks you: How do we know … Continue reading →

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Explaining Judaism to a Child

Posted on July 7, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Explaining Judaism to a Child Children ask questions. That is how God created them. The interaction that is generated by the questions children ask is a key component in the education of the child (- adults can learn a lot … Continue reading →

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The Exodus versus the Resurrection

Posted on July 7, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

The Exodus versus the Resurrection Most world religions look to various miraculous events as the foundations of their faith. Judaism and Christianity both share this quality. Both of these belief systems see certain supernatural occurrences as the pillars of their … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 22:16 – I

Posted on July 5, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Jeremiah 22:16 We are born with the capability of total surrender. It is possible for a person to give themselves over completely, body and soul, to anyone or anything. Many people go through life without exercising this capability. They may … Continue reading →

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Usurper in Triplicate

Posted on June 30, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Usurper in Triplicate Who is the book about? Who are the main characters in this story? What is the central theme of the narrative? These are the questions that we ask ourselves when we read any work of literature.  It … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah 10:23

Posted on June 26, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Jeremiah 10:23 Justice and kindness are prominent themes in the Jewish Scriptures. Jeremiah, Micah (6:8) and Moses (Genesis 18:19) all put these concepts at the center of our relationship with God. Why? Here is a thought. The basis of our … Continue reading →

Posted in The Ultimate Truth | 2 Comments

Supplement to an “Open Letter”

Posted on June 26, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Supplement to Rabbi Eli Cohen’s Open Letter I received varying reactions to Rabbi Cohen’s letter. As usual, Sharlee’s comment was insightful, encouraging and to the point. But not all reactions were so friendly. In light of this, I figured a … Continue reading →

Posted in Correspondence, History | 5 Comments

An Open Letter from Rabbi Eli Cohen

Posted on June 23, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Where do the Jews play a role in G-d’s plan? “Israel has not fulfilled in any measure its role to be a priestly nation for over 2,000 years. That’s the charge against G-d’s people.” I would say that such a … Continue reading →

Posted in Correspondence | 40 Comments